About Us
We are the North East's trusted independent law firm. Since 1876, we've guided generations of people through business and life - the highs and the lows, the milestones and the challenges.
For well over a century, we've delivered expert legal services with trust, reliability and care. And it's a responsibility we're proud to continue for generations to come.
By combining proven expertise with a personal approach, we resolve legal matters with confidence, clarity and care—achieving the best outcomes for your future, together.
Growing further together.
When we say we put people first, we mean it. That's why we've created a flexible, friendly and collaborative place to work where people are supported every day.
Alongside a range of benefits such as life insurance, retail discounts and uncapped bonuses for fee-earner roles, we are committed to helping you develop personally and professionally. Just like our clients, our success is your success.
About the Role
We have a new and exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Legal Administrator to join our Residential department to provide efficient secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the firm's Stockton office.
This is a busy and varied role, and the main duties will include:
· Opening, closing and maintaining files on our practice management system
· Obtaining ID, conducting AML searches and media checks
· Preparing prescribed forms and documentation relevant to client matters
· Preparing invoices and creating paying in slips and requisitioning payments
· Liaising with the Land Registry for pre completion searches
This role is open to candidates seeking full time or part time working options. We also operate a fantastic flexible working scheme, to help our employees to balance the demands of their work and home life. Speak to us about your ideal work pattern
About You
The ideal candidate for this role will:
· Have prior experience of working as a Legal Administrator / Secretary in a conveyancing environment
· Have excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and database systems
· Have great communication skills and be able to work well in a team
· Have a keen eye for detail and be able to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy
To apply, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV to
If you have any questions about the role or would like to receive a full job description, please contact our HR Team on the above email address or call
Please note that salary expectations will be discussed at interview and will be dependent upon your skills and experience.
We look forward to supporting your new career at Jacksons
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Application question(s):
* What are your salary expectations?
Experience:
* SECRETARIAL : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: JLAW LA, STK, RESI